Arewa Times

13/06/2026

Switzerland had taken the lead through Breel Embolo, who converted a penalty in the first half just days after resolving visa issues that initially delayed his entry into the United States for the tournament.

Qatar rescued a dramatic point against Switzerland after Boualem Khoukhi headed home a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw in their Group B FIFA World Cup encounter on Saturday. The late goal sparked wild celebrations among the Qatari players, many of whom collapsed to the turf in excitemen...

13/06/2026

The arrest comes amid the state government’s ongoing campaign against individuals accused of using religion to exploit members of the public.

The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, founder of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, following serious allegations that he lured numerous married women away from their husbands. According to reports, several of the women involved are members of his chur...

01/05/2026

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A bizarre incident has been reported in India, where a man reportedly exhumed his sister’s body and took it to a bank in an attempt to prove that she was dead. The man, said to be over 50 years old and from Odisha State, dug up his sister’s remains after the bank allegedly refused to […]

23/04/2026

He was arraigned for his alleged role in intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

According to the DSS, El-Rufai deliberately and unlawfully tampered with the communication lines of the NSA.

https://arewastar.com.ng/dss-arraigns-el-rufai-over-alleged-interception-of-nsa-ribadus-phone-calls/

23/04/2026

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that six individuals accused of conspiring to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office be remanded, while scheduling to next fixed date.

https://arewastar.com.ng/court-orders-detention-of-six-over-alleged-coup-against-tinubu-sets-trial-date/

11/04/2026

Nigeria’s authorities have officially made public a list identifying 48 people and organizations believed to be connected to financing terrorism within the country. The disclosure, issued on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), includes names of both individuals and groups suspected of supporting or participating in terror-related operations, among them those allegedly associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru, and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

23/03/2026

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have planted explosives along the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, destroying a key bridge, damaging four vehicles, and disrupting movement in the area.

The incident was highlighted in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine, who warned of the growing threats to road users in the region.

According to post, the explosives caused significant structural damage to the bridge, making it impassable and halting traffic along the busy route.

23/03/2026

A suspected bomb explosion has rocked Woro community, in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, with many feared dead.

No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion, although residents suspect the IED may have been detonated by Boko Haram terrorists.

Recall that last month, at least 75 persons were killed and several houses set ablaze when suspected terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama LGA.

23/03/2026

Eight persons have been confirmed dead after terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to reports, the explosive struck a moving vehicle on Monday.

The terrorists also reportedly destroyed a bridge linking three communities – Luma, Babanna and Agwara.

The bridge serves as a vital route for residents, particularly traders and commuters travelling to the Babanna border market, which holds every Monday.

12/03/2026

It seems like Bello Turji in the image joining ADC.....🤔